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 Fusible Tapes from Japan

Some applications for these easy to use lightweight tapes are listed below. There are too many uses to include them all.

• They stabilize edges and hold in excess fabric.
• They can be stitched into seams or fused within the body of a garment without adding bulk.
• They are durable, washable and dry cleanable.

 Straight Fusible Stabilizing Tape

100% cotton, 3/8" wide, 22 yards per roll. Available in white and black.

Application: Press into place with a steam iron as you would apply fusible interfacing.

• As a roll line tape in tailoring, the straight tape replaces the hand stitched roll line tape. Holds the lapel area snug to the body (eliminate the gaping), prevents the bias roll line area from stretching, and causes the lapel to start its roll.
• Holds bias edges of cardigan jackets and vests snug to the chest.
• Prevents straight bias edges from stretching in v-neck blouses and dresses, cardigan jackets and vests and slanted pockets.
• Stabilizes shoulder seams and zipper areas.Especially useful for applying zippers to knits and to bias seams.
• Stabilizes bias edges in quilting.

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$9.00/roll - White 1 2 3 4 5 6   $9.00/roll - Black 1 2 3 4 5 6

 Bias Fusible Stabilizing Tape

100% cotton, 3/8" wide, 22 yards per roll. Available in white and black.

Application: Press into place with a steam iron as you would apply fusible interfacing.

• The bias tape is used on curved seams and on straight seams when a little "give" is needed.
• Holds in curved seams, especially great for rounded necklines and armscyes on knits and for slinky knits.
• Stabilizes curved seams: crotch curves, armscyes on jackets and coats.
• Prevent hems on knits and bias cut wovens from rippling.
• Stabilize straight seams where a little give is wanted (shoulder seams on knits).
• To hold in excess fabric: Position the tape over the seam to be shortened. Press the tape at one end, shorten the tape by the amount to be taken in, then press the other end. Distribute the excess fabric under the tape with your fingers and press in place, shrinking the fabric to the tape. Do not stretch the tape.
• For neckline finish on knits: Fuse tape into place at edge of fabric, serge, turn and press well over a ham, then stitch 1/4" to 3/8" from the edge. Tape will be completely concealed.

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$10.00/roll - White 1 2 3 4 5 6

$10.00/roll - Black 1 2 3 4 5 6

 Extra Fine Fusible Tape

$7.50/roll 1 2 3 4 5 6

Extra fine double faced fusible tape holds two layers of fabric together without adding bulk, even on the most delicate fabrics. The paper backing allows you to position the fabric accurately before the final pressing.

Application: Press tape in place. Remove paper backing and finger press the second layer into position. Then press with the iron for a permanent fuse.
Use with steam or dry iron.

• Transparent, 3/8" wide, 27 yards per roll.
• Use for basting. Perfect for stitching in
  the ditch (waistbands, bias trim, etc.).
• Hold zippers in place while stitching.
• Match prints and plains.
• Use for hemming.
   

  Rol-Control Waistband Stabilizer

5 Yds - $5.00 10 Yds - $9.00 1 2 3 4 5 6   1 2 3 4 5 6

This 1 inch wide stabilizer is industry's way of giving a soft yet firm finish to waistbands on skirts and pants. Comes with instructions for making your own waistband pattern to fit and for applying the waistband and stabilizer. 5 or 10 yards per package.

 C-Thru Ruler

$1.50 1 2 3 4 5 6

This 6" x 1" gridded ruler is a miniature of the famous 18" C-Thru ruler that we can't sew without. It is so convenient for adjusting seam allowances and wherever accuracy is required that it quickly becomes indispensable. Better order two!

 Chakoner

$10.50 - White 1 2 3 4 5 6

The serrated wheel in the tip of the Chakoner marker gives a very fine chalk line. The plastic brush is removable, so chalk can be refilled though you won't need to refill them very often. Choose from yellow, white or blue chalk.

$10.50 - Yellow 1 2 3 4 5 6

$10.50 - Blue 1 2 3 4 5 6

 

$3.50 each - White 1 2 3 4 5 6

Chakoner Refills

Choose from yellow, white, or blue.

$3.50 each - Yellow 1 2 3 4 5 6

$3.50 each - Blue 1 2 3 4 5 6

 Hand Sewing Needles from Japan

$16.00 1 2 3 4 5 6

Once you have used these fine, sharp, smooth and strong needles, you won't be satisfied with any others. An assortment of sizes come in a convenient plastic container with a magnet for holding needles.

200 per box - $7.50 1 2 3 4 5 6

 Glass Head Pins
     from Japan

These extra fine pins are great for silks and other fine fabrics. 200 per box.